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Kogi State Government has banned graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state, citing the vices associated with the practice. Commissioner for Education in the State, Hon. Wemi Jones announced the decision during a meeting with critical stakeholders in the education sector on Wednesday, in Lokoja. The state government also banned signing-out ceremonies […]
Bamidele Akingboye, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the November 16, 2024 Ondo State governorship election, is dead. His death was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement issued by his aide, Oyeniyi Iwakun. According to the statement, Akingboye died earlier on Wednesday at his residence in Victoria Garden City, Lagos. “Known for his unwavering […]
The Super Eagles have welcomed the talented duo of Ademola Lookman and Cyriel Dessers into their training camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital ahead of crucial Group C matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. Media Officer of the Super Eagles, Promise Efoghe announced their arrival to the […]
Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister, Angela Rayner, has admitted to underpaying property tax on a flat purchase, after days of mounting political pressure. The 45-year-old housing minister said she had referred herself to the government’s ethics adviser and reported the matter to tax authorities, attributing the mistake to “inaccurate” legal advice. In an interview with Sky […]
The chairman and Group Managing Director of Stanel Group and ‘The Delborough Lagos’, Dr. Stanley Uzochukwu, has congratulated Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 59th birthday anniversary. The African young entrepreneurs’ model lauded the humility of the Vice President in a birthday message on behalf of the management and staff of the Stanel […]
There was outrage in Bayelsa State following reports that the police had released Kadi Bae, a 200 Level student key suspect in a viral assault video for assaulting and stripping a 19-year-old girl, Ifedi Nancy, a small business owner from Imo State. In a petition to the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police, the victim, Nancy […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in Abia State, Christopher Enweremadu, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, diversion of public funds and money-laundering. This was disclosed in a public notice signed by EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, on Wednesday. The EFCC […]
Members of the National Assembly from Ekiti State have been tasked on the delivery of more robust, quality and responsive representations to their constituents. This came to fore during presentation of series of the citizens’ report on the performance of federal lawmakers representing Ekiti North Senatorial District in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. Presented […]
President Bola Tinubu has promised urgent action on electricity and water supply challenges in Ogbomoso land in Oyo State, describing the twin issues as “strong notes” he had taken. The President made the promise while responding to requests tabled before him by the Soun of Ogbomosho land, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Laoye, Orumogege III, during his […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned nine individuals identified as prime suspects before the Federal High Court, Abuja, in connection with the recent wave of killings across Benue and Plateau States. The suspects include Haruna Adamu and Muhammad Abdullahi, both from Awe local government area of Nasarawa State, who are facing four-count […]